Do you ever wonder despite the straining work out and regular exercise, why does it take zillion years to reduce your unattractive belly fat?

If you do, then you might be thinking something is missing or something you’re doing is wrong. Well, if you’re not monitoring what you’re eating, then you’re definitely in trouble.
Wait right there, we’re not talking about heavy dieting or food charts. Just some over the counter food items, that’s available in the kitchen all the time and once you start consuming these, your belly fat will vanish in no time!

1. Green Tea
Green Tea is your best friend when it comes to reducing your body fat. It consists of caffeine and polyphenol with added antioxidants that increase body’s metabolism, which ultimately helps in quick digestion of belly fat. It also increases the levels of calories burn per hour in your body.

2. Mint
Mint is God when it comes to your health benefits. It not only helps in reducing belly fat but it has countless advantages and benefits, to make you healthy.

Mint juice helps to remove gastritis, absorbs vital nutrients, relaxes our body, soothes the nervous system. It’s naturally low in calories. Hence it improves your metabolic rate, burning the fat. You can use it as a garnish in a bowlful of healthy salad or as a juice or as a chutney in your dish.

3. Lemon Juice
Lemon is one of the most effective food items that’ll help you eliminate belly fat. A glass of lemon juice detoxifies your liver, improving its function leading in burning the unwanted fat off your belly.


You can throw in some honey and warm water too which will do wonders for your health.

4. Garlic
Garlic appears to be more as a spice than a food item as it’s mainly used in seasoning. Chewing garlic boosts the metabolism of your body, controls the level of cholesterol. You can follow a routine. First, squeeze lemon juice into a cup of water. Then, chew three cloves of garlic and swallow it by drinking the lemon water. Do this every morning on an empty stomach for best results.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

Vinegar is available almost every where and it’s used quite often to add a zing of flavor to any dish. Apple Cider Vinegar reduces the appetite and helps in burning of belly fat quickly, keeping you full for a long time. You can consume it with a glass of water, adding 1-2 tablespoons before meals.

6. Almonds and other nuts

Every time you have a craving to munch a french fries or chips, it’s better to substitute all of that with almonds and nuts. They have super powers as they help to build muscles, cut off fat, reduce craving, fights obesity, heart disease and cancer too.

7. Oatmeal

Unsweetened and raw oatmeal is best for morning breakfast. It boosts energy, reduces cholesterol and maintains blood sugar levels. It keeps you full for a long time which avoids intake of other food that could possibly increase belly fat. It fights obesity, diabetes, and other heart diseases too.

8. Aloe Vera juice

If you want your bulging belly fat gone within weeks, then Aloe Vera juice is a life hack. It consists of sterols that lower the abdominal fat and it’s a laxative too, that results in weight loss. Nevertheless, it’s always better to use it in moderation as laxatives can alter bowel movements and also cause numbness and muscle weakness.

All in all, these are our top eight over the counter ingredients that are best sources of protein, fiber, vitamins and other nutrients that help fight fat that would definitely transform your fat to a toned, lean body. Stay healthy and fat-free. Good day!!

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